Kaduna | Investment Boom as OCP Africa Inaugurates Fertilizer Plant

Kaduna: Investment Boom as OCP Africa Inaugurates Fertilizer Plant

Kaduna State is making strong strides in industrial development as global fertilizer giant OCP Africa of Morocco inaugurates its first fertilizer blending plant in Nigeria, right in the heart of Kaduna’s Green Agri-Allied Industrial Zone (GAAIZ).

The grand opening ceremony saw the attendance of Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, APC gubernatorial candidate Sen.

Uba Sani and several high-profile dignitaries, marking a major step in Kaduna’s push for agro-industrialization and economic growth.

A Boost for Agriculture and Jobs

Speaking at the event, Governor El-Rufai emphasized the socioeconomic impact of the new facility:

“Every new factory, every new shop, every new park implies more jobs, bringing income that helps to feed families and reduce poverty in our state. OCP locating a fertilizer blending plant in Kaduna also expands access to fertilizer for our farmers.”

The plant’s proximity to Olam’s hatchery strengthens Kaduna’s reputation as a rising agro-industrial hub in Northern Nigeria.

It’s expected to create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs, provide farmers with easier access to quality fertilizer, and attract even more agro-based investments.

Kaduna’s Green Industrial Drive

The Green Agri-Allied Industrial Zone (GAAIZ) is part of the state’s broader plan to position itself as a top investment destination.

With OCP Africa now operational, the zone is likely to witness accelerated growth in agribusiness, processing, and export-oriented manufacturing.

As 2025 draws near, Kaduna continues to cement its role in driving Nigeria’s agricultural transformation, setting an example of strategic public-private collaboration.